Montessori Core Principles

Delve into the essence of Montessori theory and philosophy across various life stages.

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A Unique Journey Through Montessori Across the Life Span

This comprehensive course offers an immersive exploration of human development, guided by experienced AMI trainers across all levels, culminating in the internationally-recognized AMI Certificate in Montessori Core Principles.

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Every summer, MINT welcomes individuals from diverse professions, communities, and backgrounds, all of whom come together with a shared goal - a vision for a better future.

This Course is for…

Administrators

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Policy-Makers

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Caregivers of all Kinds

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Teachers

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Classroom Assistants

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Parents

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Parent Educators

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Administrators • Policy-Makers • Caregivers of all Kinds • Teachers • Classroom Assistants • Parents • Parent Educators •

  • Course Dates: August 18, 2026 – October 10, 2026

    Online Webinars:
    Every Tuesday & Friday, 6:00–8:00 PM CT (Central Time)

    Onsite Sessions:
    October 8–10, 8:30 AM–4:30 PM CT (Central Time)

  • Course Fee:

    $2,400 (due upon acceptance)

    Application Fee:

    $100 (Non-Refundable)

  • Certificate Requirements:

    • 90% attendance

    • Completion of all course activities

    • 3 days on-site block

    Other Course Requirements:

    • Access to computer/laptop

    • Access to internet

    • 15 hours of work per week

    • Completion of short Guide to Course

    Required Reading List:

    MCPC Reading List.PDF

  • Online and onsite at MINT

    4006 Belt Line Rd, Suite 100, Addison, TX 75001

Our Trainers

  • Kyoko Uchida

    0-3 AUXILIARY TRAINER

  • Merry Hadden

    0-3 TRAINER

  • Caroline Aguilar Clark

    Caroline Aguilar Clark

    3-6 TRAINER

  • Uma Ramani

    3-6 TRAINER

  • Terry Millie

    6-12 TRAINER

  • Gena Engelfried

    12-18 AUXILIARY TRAINER

  • “The gathering of like-minded individuals with a common goal is always something of a blessing . . . as long as it is peaceful and positive. This is a beautiful moment of beginning -- a moment with all potential. Thank you.”

  • "I am in awe of the depth of what was covered. My knowledge, passion and love of Montessori has been expanded. . . I commend the pioneers of the course for recognizing a need, sharing a collaborative vision, and for being courageous enough to take the risks to do what is necessary to meet the needs of the growing Montessori community that is desperate for knowledge. I'm honored to have had the opportunity to be part of history.”

  • “Feeling grateful to be a student in the first ever Montessori Principles Course! Only three days in and my mind and heart are overflowing. It's an honor to be learning from such incredible trainers, being part of the oral tradition of stories, insights and expansion of awareness passed down from Dr. Montessori to her earliest students, and now to us.”

  • “The way we structure motherhood in the US is isolating, exhausting, and terribly and unjustly unequal. In that sense, this work cannot be limited to highly trained Montessorians for children who are lucky enough to be in our schools. All of society has to work to rebuild the village so that the work of rightly ordered self-construction can occur.”

MINT Director of Operations, Mary Valdez

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Still have questions about this course? We’re here to help!

Reach out to our Director of Operations, Mary Valdez, for more information, guidance, or assistance planning your next steps toward enrollment.